Abstract
PURPOSE: The study aims to ascertain nurses' views on their preparedness to provide physical health care, and their identified training needs.
DESIGN AND METHODS: The study used a qualitative exploratory design. Thirty-eight nurses working in a regional mental health setting participated in focus groups.
FINDINGS: Three main themes were identified: (a) the need for physical healthcare training, (b) modes of training, (c) access to training, and (d) organizational commitment.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The philosophy and design of training must reflect workplace context, and take into account individual learning styles. Organizational support is crucial
DESIGN AND METHODS: The study used a qualitative exploratory design. Thirty-eight nurses working in a regional mental health setting participated in focus groups.
FINDINGS: Three main themes were identified: (a) the need for physical healthcare training, (b) modes of training, (c) access to training, and (d) organizational commitment.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The philosophy and design of training must reflect workplace context, and take into account individual learning styles. Organizational support is crucial
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 210-217 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Perspectives in Psychiatric Care |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |